Sometimes the best way to uncover our shortcomings is through fun. Like during a game of hide-and-seek, when you realise that’s how you are with your parents. Or a Kwepena game, when you discover you don’t jump as high as you used to.
Or even a game of charades, when your teammate’s performance feels a little too much like a description of you, leaving you wondering: Am I overbearing? Am I vulgar? Games can reveal things about us we never notice, and that is why this quiz might help centre those thoughts.
Now, aside from the need to beat deadlines, there is another aggressive urge to look at a screen, either to relax or pass the time. These 10 questions can help you understand your level of aggression.
Time to do the math: Count your A’s, B’s, and C’s. Whichever letter wins is your result.
Mostly A’s
You are living with self-imposed blindness, fuelled by the urge to look at a screen. You are likely too attached to your devices and need to recognise it. Excessive screen time can lead to eye strain, poor sleep, and anxiety from constantly checking for updates.
The first step is accepting that you need a change. Start small by replacing screen-heavy habits with offline experiences. Instead of spending the weekend binge-watching, reading online, or scrolling through reels, try activities that demand your attention, like cooking or arts and crafts. You could also try a digital detox, a day, or a weekend away from screens while focusing on real-world interactions.
Mostly B’s
You know that your screen habits can sometimes get out of control, and you are already willing to change; you are halfway there. Be more intentional. Set screen time alerts and commit to stopping when they go off.
Remember, screen addiction can create dependence, just like other addictions. Too much time on devices can lead to isolation and loneliness, especially when screens take up most of your waking hours.
Set stronger boundaries, take regular screen breaks, and create screen-free zones in your home where devices are off-limits.
Mostly C’s
The Lord is your shepherd, and you shall not want, and may you not wander off the path of not wanting to always look at a screen. You have a healthy relationship with your screen time and can balance it with other activities. Keep on this path for your overall well-being!
Technology is an important part of life, but it should not control us. The key is awareness and balance. First, recognise your digital habits so you can make the right changes. Then create balance through screen breaks and time limits.
When you find that balance, your relationships, mind, body, and soul will thank you.
